The Art of Darkness

The History of Goth

John Robb

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Manchester University Press
31 July 2023

Music; Rock & Pop music; Punk, New Wave & Indie; British & Irish history; Social & cultural history

This is the first comprehensive history of goth music and culture. Across more than 500 pages, John Robb explores the origins and legacy of this enduring scene, which has its roots in the post-punk era.

Drawing on his own experience as a musician and journalist, Robb covers the style, the music and the clubs that spawned the culture, alongside political and social conditions. He also reaches back further to key historic events and movements that frame the ideas of goth, from the fall of Rome to Lord Byron and the romantic poets, European folk tales, Gothic art and the occult. Finally, he considers the current mainstream goth of Instagram influencers, film, literature and music.

The Art of Darkness features interviews with Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure, The Damned, Nick Cave, Southern Death Cult, Einstrzende Neubauten, Bauhaus, Killing Joke, Throbbing Gristle, Danielle Dax, Lydia Lunch and many more. It offers a first-hand account of being there at the gigs and clubs that made the scene happen.

By: John Robb
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 726g
ISBN: 9781526173201
ISBN 10: 1526173204
Pages: 546
Publication Date: 31 July 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Robb is a journalist, broadcaster and musician. He is the author of Punk Rock: An Oral History (2006) and the founder of culture website louderthanwar.com. He plays bass in the post-punk band The Membranes. -- .

Reviews for The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth

'John Robb brilliantly illuminates the realm of imagination and dark beauty. Enter the other side of love. The kingdom of Goth is within you.' Johnny Marr 'An encyclopedia of excitement - thanks to this book Goth is undead.' Chris Packham 'John Robb has written the definitive book on a scene that demands to be celebrated. Fascinating, thoughtful, surprising and freakishly detailed.' Grace Dent -- .